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An opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Occupational Therapy Team at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary . You will be based mainly in the Stroke/ Care of the Elderly/ rehab unit.
This is a Fixed Term Post until 31.08.2024
You will provide assistance to the Registered OTs. In addition you will be allocated a patient caseload where the expectation is to implement and modify existent treatment plans ,within your scope of practice, in order to achieve positive outcomes for the patients.
You will be expected to liaise with patients, carers and external sources on a regular basis therefore excellent communication skills are required. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a busy environment and be able to manage your caseload as well as the non clinical departmental duties.
The OT team provides supportive learning environment through regular supervision, training and the appraisal process.
Due to the ever changing healthcare landscape, there may be the requirement to work flexibly across different units and over 7 days. This will be discussed at interview
Informal enquiries please direct them to shelagh.kingstree@nhs.scot
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INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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